🌼 More FAQs about Multimodal Therapy

How does multimodal therapy actually work in practice?

Multimodal therapy begins with an in-depth assessment of your life across seven key areas (Behaviour, Affect, Sensation, Imagery, Cognition, Interpersonal, and Drugs/Biology).

This is sometimes supported by a tool called the Multimodal Life History Inventory, which helps build a full picture of what’s going on for you.

From there, we explore your personal goals, challenges, and what you’d like to change.

Then we develop a flexible treatment plan that uses tailored strategies — drawing on evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, body-based techniques, and psychoeducation — to support you across the areas that need it most.

What kinds of therapeutic tools or approaches might be used?

Because Multimodal Therapy is integrative, it draws on a wide variety of tools depending on your unique needs.

These may include:

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) – to work on thoughts and behaviours

DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) – for emotion regulation and distress tolerance

Cognitive restructuring – to challenge unhelpful beliefs

Interpersonal psychotherapy – to improve communication and relationships

Relaxation and nervous system regulation techniques – to support physical and emotional balance

Mindfulness and imagery work – to calm the mind and connect with your inner world

I may also work alongside other professionals (such as GPs or psychiatrists) if medication or physical health support is part of your journey.

What makes multimodal therapy different from other approaches?

Multimodal Therapy stands out because it treats the whole person, not just a single symptom or diagnosis.

Instead of focusing only on thoughts (like CBT), or only on feelings (like some emotion-focused therapies), it looks at all the interconnected parts of your experience — body, mind, emotions, behaviour, and relationships.

This broad-spectrum approach often allows for deeper insight and more sustainable change, especially when issues are complex or affecting multiple areas of your life.

What mental health issues is it helpful for?

Multimodal Therapy can support a wide range of mental health concerns, including:

Depression

Anxiety and social anxiety

Bipolar disorder

ADHD and executive function struggles

Personality disorders

Substance use

Trauma and emotional dysregulation

Burnout or chronic stress

Eating and body image issues

Menopause-related mood shifts

Because it’s flexible, it adapts to your unique story, rather than trying to make you fit into a one-size-fits-all model.

Is multimodal therapy evidence-based?

Yes. Multimodal Therapy is grounded in evidence-based psychology and integrates proven methods like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices. Research has shown its effectiveness across a range of issues — for example, one study found that it significantly reduced both physical and emotional symptoms in diabetic women experiencing anxiety and depression.

The strength of this model is that it’s not rigid — it allows your therapist to respond creatively and effectively to what you actually need, rather than being restricted to one set of techniques.

Can this be done online?

Yes, absolutely. Multimodal Therapy can be highly effective when delivered online. In fact, online therapy offers a level of flexibility and accessibility that works particularly well for this type of integrative approach.

We can adapt sessions to your schedule and use a variety of tools, whether we’re working by video or phone.

For people with anxiety, ADHD, busy lives, or limited access to in-person services, online therapy can be a supportive and empowering option.

How is multimodal therapy helpful for interpersonal relationships?

Because one of the seven key areas we explore is Interpersonal relationships, this therapy naturally addresses how you relate to others — including attachment patterns, communication habits, boundaries, and self-worth in relationships.

We can look at how past experiences may be shaping current dynamics, and develop new, healthier ways to connect.

Whether you’re struggling with romantic relationships, family conflict, social anxiety, or friendship challenges, this work can help you feel more confident, secure, and understood in your interactions with others.

How do I know if this approach is right for me?

If you’ve tried other therapies and found them too narrow, or if your challenges feel complex and interconnected — you may benefit from this holistic, layered approach. It’s beneficial if:

You want to understand yourself on a deeper level

You’re neurodivergent and need a flexible framework

You’re navigating big life changes or burnout

You feel stuck in patterns that affect multiple areas of life

You value a therapy style that integrates mind, body, emotion, and relationship

I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can ask questions and get a sense of whether this feels like a good fit.